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- Where can I use my APEC card?
- Can I use APEC card for personal travel?
- What does an APEC business travel card do?
- Is APEC card a visa?
- How much does APEC card cost?
- How do I get a travel card APEC?
- How long is an APEC card valid for?
- Who can apply for APEC Business Travel Card?
- How long can APEC card holder stay in China?
- Do you need a visa for China if you have an APEC card?
- What are benefits of APEC?
- Who are APEC members?
Where can I use my APEC card?
What Countries Participate in APEC Cards?
- Australia.
- New Zealand.
- Indonesia.
- Brunei.
- Malaysia.
- Papua New Guinea.
- Philippines.
- Singapore.
Can I use APEC card for personal travel?
Can I use it for personal travel? Milelion notes: Officially, the APEC card is meant to facilitate “business travel” among member states. In practice though, many people have used it when on personal travel. Of course if you are asked by the official what your purpose of visit is, you should never lie.
What does an APEC business travel card do?
The APEC Business Travel Card is a program that is voluntary for member countries. It allows access to fast-track immigration lanes at international airports in participating countries.
Is APEC card a visa?
When travelling to an APEC economy that is a fully participating member, ABTC holders do not need to submit a separate application for a visa if they have been granted preclearance to that economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions for APEC Business Travel Card Clients.
| APEC Economy: | Virtual ABTCs available from: |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 23 April 2021 |
How much does APEC card cost?
APEC business travel card costs
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| APEC Business Travel Card (Australian passport holders only) | $200 |
How do I get a travel card APEC?
To be eligible to apply for an ABTC you must hold a valid passport from an APEC economy (or be a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong, China), engage in regular business travel throughout the APEC region and have no criminal conviction.
How long is an APEC card valid for?
Your ABTC is valid for five years from the date of issue. If the passport associated with your ABTC application expires within this period, the expiry date shown on your ABTC will reflect that of your passport. To make full use of your ABTC's lifetime, you should advise the Department of your new passport details.
Who can apply for APEC Business Travel Card?
You must be an existing member in good standing or be approved for membership in a CBP trusted traveler program (SENTRI, NEXUS, or Global Entry) during the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card application process, meaning they will go through a thorough vetting process including a review of all relevant national security and ...
How long can APEC card holder stay in China?
The APEC Business Travel Card is equivalent to a multiple visa for 5 years. The cardholder may enter China within the validity period of the travel card together with a valid passport consistent with the card. The duration of each stay is up to 60 days or 90 days.
Do you need a visa for China if you have an APEC card?
Valid for five years, the card eliminates the need for its holder to possess a visa when visiting other APEC participating economies as long as pre-clearance has been obtained during the application process.
What are benefits of APEC?
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
Who are APEC members?
APEC's 21 member economies are Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People's Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Philippines; The Russian Federation; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States of America; ...
